What could possibly go wrong when you’re spraying water that’s up to 4,000 pounds per square inch of pressure at an object or surface to clean it? If you’re not careful, plenty....

The landscaping industry is booming. Whether you’re just starting a landscaping business or you’re looking to keep your edge (pun intended), having the right equipment for the job...

Every experienced electrician has a set of tools that he or she considers essential. Of course, depending on the work, the tools may vary. Electricians also need personal...

Check equipment before installation and at least daily when in use. When your crew is working in trenches 5, 10 or 20 feet below ground, you want to know the shoring and shielding...

Ride-on or walk-behind, a trencher is the machine you need for digging a basic utility trench. But you can dig yourself into some downtime if you don’t maintain the machine....

Daily checks take a matter of minutes and can prevent huge headaches. Dozers are built tough, like the terrain they’re designed to handle. But they still need attention now and...

Heat stress isn’t just for workers. Summer heat is physically stressful not just for construction workers but for equipment, too. Scorching temperatures, coupled with longer work...

A well-maintained machine works longer and uses less fuel. To keep wheel loaders moving huge loads of dirt and rock year round, perform daily and scheduled maintenance. Always...

Daily inspections can help you avoid accidents and downtime The last thing you want while driving a multi-ton forklift with a heavy load is to skid, bounce, lose your brakes or...

These highly versatile machines provide surprising power and maximum maneuverability. Excavators , which can weigh 30,000 or 40,000 pounds or more, are the behemoths of...